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The Boston Celtics are 54-24 this season, second best in the Eastern Conference behind the Milwaukee Bucks.

Painting the Boston Celtics’ playoff picture

By Rumsha Siddiqui, Kasteel Well Bureau Chief
April 4, 2023

Early last month, the Boston Celtics had a rough stretch—they lost three straight games against the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, and Cleveland Cavaliers, but head coach Joe Mazzulla didn’t express...

Blake Griffin is the Boston Celtics unsung hero

Blake Griffin is the Boston Celtics unsung hero

By Rumsha Siddiqui, Kasteel Well Bureau Chief
March 10, 2023

The Boston Celtics agreed to a one-year contract with 33-year-old veteran and six-time NBA All-Star Blake Griffin in October of 2022. NBA fans have been labeling Griffin as washed since his 2019-20 season...

Sports betting is legal in the state of Massachusetts as of Jan. 31.

‘All true Massachusetts degenerates were in the house’ for legal sports betting

By Rumsha Siddiqui, Kasteel Well Bureau Chief
February 13, 2023

After years of pushback in the state legislature, in-person sports betting is officially legal in Massachusetts as of Jan. 31, just in time for the Super Bowl and March Madness, with mobile wagering expected...

Social media erupted after referees missed a foul committed by Celtic Jayson Tatum on Lakers LeBron James. (Photos via Creative Commons)

Bad reffing didn’t beat the Lakers—the Celtics did.

By Jason Tulchin, Assistant Sports Editor
February 1, 2023

The Boston Celtics broke their three-game losing streak in a controversial 121-125 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday—a game that took the NBA by storm. Everything from LeBron James’ meltdown...

Celtics: The case for Marcus Smart, my hill to die on

Celtics: The case for Marcus Smart, my hill to die on

By Domenic Conte, Sports Columnist
January 29, 2022

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Joey DuBois (right) at a Red Sox game prior to the pandemic.

Column: I’m lucky sports are the worst thing I lost during the pandemic

By Joey DuBois, Deputy Sports Editor
March 17, 2021

Sports mean a variety of things to different people. While they may be trivial compared to the more serious aspects of life that are negatively affected by the pandemic—such as surging unemployment rates—sports...

Celtics: The Jays need help

Celtics: The Jays need help

By Brendan Beauregard, Assistant Sports Editor
March 10, 2021

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Expectations for the 2020-21 Celtics season

Expectations for the 2020-21 Celtics season

By Brendan Beauregard, Assistant Sports Editor
December 23, 2020

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What Tommy Heinsohn meant to Celtics fans

What Tommy Heinsohn meant to Celtics fans

By Brendan Beuregard
November 18, 2020

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Column: A Lakers fan reflects on the franchise after championship

Column: A Lakers fan reflects on the franchise after championship

By Charlie McKenna
October 14, 2020

It’s been a tough 10 years to be a Lakers fan. But after defeating the Miami Heat in six games in the NBA Finals on Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers stand atop the NBA mountain once again.  Jordan...

Celtics season comes to an end in game 6 loss to Heat

Celtics season comes to an end in game 6 loss to Heat

By Brendan Beauregard, Assistant Sports Editor
September 28, 2020

Just past the nine-minute mark in the final quarter of game 6 last night, the Boston Celtics were up 96-90 against the Miami Heat. Boston was on their way to forcing a game 7 in the Eastern Conference...

Celtics settle down, win game 5 to extend ECF

Celtics settle down, win game 5 to extend ECF

By Brendan Beauregard, Assistant Sports Editor
September 26, 2020

And just like that, the Celtics are back. After a disastrous game 4 loss to the Miami Heat, the Celtics rallied and got back to playing their style of basketball last night as they beat Miami by a score...

Celtics sloppy play results in 3-1 deficit in ECF

Celtics sloppy play results in 3-1 deficit in ECF

By Brenden Beauregard
September 25, 2020

After a solid game 3 win on Saturday night to climb back into the Eastern Conference Finals, did the Boston Celtics have a repeat of that performance up their sleeves for game 4 last night? The answer...

Boston responds in game 3 with decisive win

Boston responds in game 3 with decisive win

By Brendan Beauregard, Assistant Sports Editor
September 20, 2020

And just like that, we have ourselves a series, ladies and gentlemen. The Boston Celtics made a statement last night with a wire-to-wire game 3 win, 117-106, vs. the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference...

Another frustrating loss puts Celtics in 2-0 hole in ECF

Another frustrating loss puts Celtics in 2-0 hole in ECF

By Brendan Beauregard, Assistant Sports Editor
September 18, 2020

Stop me if you have heard this one before: The Boston Celtics blow a double-digit lead, come back to take the lead in the last five minutes of the game, and then lose in the final minutes. Sound familiar?...

Boston squanders winnable Game 1 to Heat in OT

Boston squanders winnable Game 1 to Heat in OT

By Brendan Beauregard, Assistant Sports Editor
September 16, 2020

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Taylor 11 became the Assistant General Manager of the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in 2019.

Chris Taylor ‘11 pursues passion of working in NBA

By Lara Hill
April 19, 2020

As the Assistant General Manager of the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, Chris Taylor ‘11 finds himself in many high-pressure situations. Whether he is discussing a potential trade with agents or talking to NBA...

23 April 2013: Boston Celtics center Kevin Garnett (5) during game two of the first round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Madison Square Garden in New York City, NY The Knicks defeated the Celtics 87-71 to lead the series 2-0. (Photo by Rich Kane/Icon SMI/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Celtics: In defense of the Garnett Era

By Maxwell Paradis
February 25, 2020

/ The 2007–08 Celtics are for my generation what I believe the 1985–86 team is for people over 35. They are our representation of Celtic Pride, excellence through toughness, teamwork, and defense...

Celtics: The secret behind their hot start

Celtics: The secret behind their hot start

By Maxwell Pardis
November 14, 2019

The Celtics are 8-1 and have the best record in the NBA thanks to rehabilitated chemistry.  They overcame a gruesome five-point, 1-18 night from Jayson Tatum to beat a 6-3 Dallas team without Gordon...

Freshman Max Murphy said he has been a fan of Isaiah Thomas since he was a Celtic. Courtesy of Max Murphy.

Former Celtics All-Star plays 5-on-5 with Emerson students

By Andrew Lin
March 18, 2019

Sunday night became an unforgettable experience for a group of Emerson students when former Boston Celtics All-Star and current Denver Nuggets guard Isaiah Thomas stayed in the Bobbi Brown and Steven Plofker...

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